Unplanned Pregnancy

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be difficult and emotional. If you've found this site, you're likely researching the options that are available to you. If you're pregnant, there are a lot of things to consider during this time and arming yourself with information about your options is the first step in empowering yourself to make an informed and well thought out decision regarding your unplanned pregnancy.

At this point, you might be considering parenting, adoption or abortion, and CrisisPregnancy.com offers comprehensive information and resources that help you make the decision that works best for you, your family and your unborn child. Explore your options by discovering where to start. [more...]

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One of the first steps you'll want to take when considering adoption is to learn more about the process and laws in your state. Knowing what is allowed and what is considered illegal will help you when moving forward. Adoption laws vary by state and can be drastically different as you cross state lines. Some of the things you might be interested in researching are your state's position on post-placement contact agreements, allowable expenses and the use of adoption professionals.

Once you've made the decision to consider adoption as a real option for your pregnancy, it's a good idea to find a counselor who might be able to help you deal with the emotions you might be feeling now as well as after the birth and placement of your child. Sometimes crisis pregnancy centers offer this service at little or no charge. You can also start to plan for your hospital experience, which is different and unique for everyone. You may want to start thinking about who you want at the hospital when you give birth, how you want to handle medical decisions regarding your new arrival and whether or not you'll be rooming in with baby or using this time to recover from the delivery.

There are a lot of things to think about when considering adoption for your unplanned pregnancy. The first step is empowering yourself with information so that you can make an informed decision and we're here to help.

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Unplanned Pregnancy Community Discussions

Coping with Pressure to Place
July 27, 2008, 2:28 pm
Are you feeling pressure to place your baby for adoption? I’m referring to pressure placed up on you either from family and friends or ...
Going to School while Parenting
June 29, 2008, 11:56 pm
Is one of the main reasons that you are considering making an adoption plan for your unborn baby because you want to finish your education? ...
Attachment
April 24, 2008, 12:56 pm
I was recently reading the blog of a friend and fellow birthmom. In one of her posts , she talks about attachment and whether or not ...
My shame
August 21, 2008, 12:50 pm
I´ll give you stigma! I took a look at a thread in foster care or adoptive parents support and what I read blew my mind away. I had to ...
Thoughts on cradle care
August 21, 2008, 12:48 pm
Our sons' birthmother too was adamant about them spending no time in foster care. Even knowing that it was unlikely she didn't like even ...
What's you score on lust?
August 21, 2008, 12:14 pm
Yes, obviously the poor man has outgrown his clothes and can't afford more...

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